Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund
The Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund is a private foundation based in Billings, Montana. Its reported grants support scholarships, including awards made through educational institutions and to individual recipients.
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund at a glance
In short: Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund gave $94K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $93,996
- +2.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,400
- +12.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,388
- Total assets
- $1,804,727
- -0.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Montana (78% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1 each year for the following year.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1 each year for the following year.
- Contact
Application contact: See Attached Statement
Mailing address: See Attached, See Attached, MT 59101
Phone: (406) 454-6285
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Montana FBO N Squires ($10K). Together the top 6 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($58,332), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 24 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2026, reported grant dollars were distributed as follows: Montana 78%, Minnesota 9%, an individual recipient 6%, Wyoming 4%, and Arizona 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−18%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2025) to $114K (2023). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $58,332 |
| University of Montana FBO N Squires Missoula, MT | Scholarship | $10,280 |
| MSU - Billings FBO Q COPPEDGE Billings, MN | Scholarship | $8,180 |
| Great Falls - MSU FBO K REED Great Falls, MT | Scholarship | $6,174 |
| Frontier School of the Bible FBO W Antonich La Grange, WY | Scholarship | $3,954 |
| City College at MSU Billings FBO R Vonbergen Billings, MT | Scholarship | $3,538 |
| University of Phoenix FBO D Taylor Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $3,538 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,804,727 | $117,331 | $125,384 | $93,996 | 10 | $101,726 | $97,170 | $104,620 |
| 2025 | $1,812,258 | $183,198 | $120,268 | $92,005 | 11 | $99,106 | $163,768 | $97,304 |
| 2024 | $1,747,155 | $85,157 | $119,382 | $96,000 | 1 | $102,421 | $68,130 | $96,254 |
| 2023 | $1,778,637 | $5,158 | $139,566 | $114,010 | 1 | $120,428 | $35,664 | $97,695 |
| 2022 | $1,910,582 | $146,396 | $127,930 | $100,005 | 1 | $106,993 | $127,720 | $121,531 |
| 2021 | $1,882,002 | $140,861 | $127,423 | $100,818 | 1 | — | $123,418 | $102,345 |
| 2020 | $1,863,438 | $105,905 | $124,842 | $102,631 | 1 | — | $89,019 | $100,207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants are designated for scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $93,996. Grant amounts ranged from $3,538 to $43,490, with a median of $5,388.
The largest reported grant was $43,490 to an individual recipient in Montana. Other notable grants included $10,280 through the University of Montana, $8,180 through MSU–Billings, and $6,174 through Great Falls–MSU. Each was designated for a scholarship.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to see an attached statement for contact information, an attached application form for required materials, and attached scholarship standards for award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists First Interstate Bank as trustee and two entries for the Scholarship Selection Committee.
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
First Interstate Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $25K (2026)
Scholarship Selection Committee
Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $25K, to First Interstate Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund
How much does Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund give each year?
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund gave $94K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $92K across 11 grants.
What is Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund's typical grant size?
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund's median grant in 2026 was $5,388, and its average grant was $9,400, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund give grants?
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund gives mostly in Montana: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (9%) and New Mexico (6%).
Does Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund's largest grantees?
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund's largest 2026 grantees include University of Montana FBO N Squires ($10,280), MSU - Billings FBO Q COPPEDGE ($8,180) and Great Falls - MSU FBO K REED ($6,174), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($58,332), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund?
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants are designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund?
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund's EIN?
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6063733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
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